PACS Compliance Regulations & Ethical Standards

Question 1

What is HIPAA primarily designed to protect?

Accepted Answer

Patient health information

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Tax records.

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Driver’s licenses.

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School grades.

Question 2

Which law addresses fraudulent billing practices?

Accepted Answer

False Claims Act

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Freedom of Information Act.

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Affordable Care Act.

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Civil Rights Act.

Question 3

Why is ethical behavior critical in healthcare authorization?

Accepted Answer

Builds trust and fairness in care decisions

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Improves marketing.

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Boosts insurance premiums.

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Reduces claim volume.

Question 4

What should you do if you suspect a compliance violation?

Accepted Answer

Report to compliance officer

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Ignore it.

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Post on social media.

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Wait for someone else to act.

Question 5

Which of the following represents a breach of ethics?

Accepted Answer

Falsifying patient records

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Asking for clarification.

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Requesting second opinion.

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Following procedure manual.

Question 6

What does 'compliance' mean in healthcare settings?

Accepted Answer

Following rules and laws

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Delaying documentation.

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Hiring relatives only.

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Storing old equipment.

Question 7

What is the role of a compliance program?

Accepted Answer

Prevent and detect legal violations

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Increase revenue.

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Control patient diet.

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Extend business hours.

Question 8

What is an ethical duty of healthcare workers?

Accepted Answer

Maintain confidentiality

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Ignore patient preferences.

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Share data with friends.

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Prioritize profits.

Question 9

What is the purpose of ongoing ethics training?

Accepted Answer

Reinforce conduct and legal updates

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Provide entertainment.

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Avoid disciplinary action.

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Add work stress.